Name/Title
PosterEntry/Object ID
2016.006.0002Description
Framed Poster - Advertisement for Benicia Merchants Christmas Give-Away in 1955
lists the Benicia Merchants "cooperating to make this gala Christmas Event possible! Shop at home, Shop in Benicia..."
56 businesses were involved and tickets were given by the businesses for each 50 cent purchase from November 28 to December 23 with the Grand Drawing held on December 24.
Prizes: 1st - 1955 Hotpoint Automatic Washer & Dryer
2nd - 21" Sparton Table Model Television Set
3rd - 21 Jewel Bulova Wrist Watch (mans or womans)
4th - "Journeyer" Style Samsonite Luggage
5th - Complete Sunbean Mixmaster
6th - Admiral Table Model Pastel Colored Radio
"This 1955 Christmas event, sponsored by your Benicia Merchants, also includes Kiddie Cartoon Shows, Variety Entertainment, Santa Claus visits, Caroling, free parking, etc!"
18" x 12" light brown frame - framed at Benicia Frame Studio & Gallery, 638 First St. BeniciaCollection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
